Sandy J. "Baz" Basiliere, 66, a resident of Haverhill for most of his life , died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Leon Basiliere, Jr. and Thelma (Roop) Basiliere, he moved with his family to Haverhill where he was raised and educated. Sandy attended the former Haverhill Trade School and served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class from July 8, 1974 to March 3, 1976 during the Vietnam War.

Employed as a truck driver for most of his working career, Sandy worked first at the Haverhill Paperboard, Co, and later Essem and Por-Shun.

A member of the Haverhill AmVets Post # 147, he as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed a good glass of beer, hot tubs and his grandson, as well as swimming and bowling. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan who also enjoyed cruises, especially to the Caribbean.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of forty-six years, Pauline (Mowbray) Basiliere, a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Daniel Roy of Salem, NH, his grandson, Tyler D. Roy of Salem, his mother-in-law, Emelda Mowbray, his best friend James Muldowney of Texas, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Leon Basiliere, III, and PFC Ralph Basiliere, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Berube-Comeau Funeral home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill. His funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home and conclude with the rendering of military Honors by the U. S. Army. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit: www.berubecomeau.com .